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R742 UKH

1998 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,066 mi
Last recorded95,066 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto122,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 UKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelRangerover 4.0 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 95,066 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 95,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 89,392 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 89,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 89,183 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 89,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front brake hose insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2006 88,811 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 87,883 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto?

Based on 635 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
5,160
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 25
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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R742 UKH is a 1998 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto in Grey with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 122,622 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R742 UKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R742 UKH is a 1998 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto, first registered on 2 August 1998.

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